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The Data Center Controls Automation and Support team is looking for an innovative, self-directed Systems Development Engineer to drive the development and scaling of controls deployment services used across AWS Data Centers worldwide. Contribute to Amazon's vision of developing the safest and most secure, reliable, and efficient data centers on Earth.

As a Systems Development Engineer II on this team, you will design new software solutions that power AWS Data Center controls deployment platform and management software products.

- Leverage your expertise in areas such as systems automation, software and test automation, and mission-critical embedded systems at scale
- Develop tools and services to automate data center operations, drive operational excellence, and work closely with internal customers
- Have the opportunity to work on full stack of the technology (i.e. UI, middle-tier, back end database)
- Use available AWS related technology to build innovation solution to challenging problems
- Work alongside a talented, cross-functional team of hardware engineers, data center operations, and security specialists
- Contribute to the vision of developing the safest and most secure, reliable, and efficient data centers on Earth

If you're passionate about building innovative solutions that power the backbone of Amazon's world-class infrastructure, this is the role for you.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable system solutions and infrastructure components
- Write and maintain automation scripts for deployment and configuration
- Participate in system architecture discussions and provide technical input
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement preventive measures
- Create and optimize automation frameworks for deployment and operations
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and solutions
- Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve system capabilities

The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in systems development, with expertise in areas such as system design, system integration, controls systems, scripting, and software engineering principles. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment are also essential.

This is a critical role within Amazon's engineering organization, and successful engineers will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's products and services.

About the team
The Data Center Controls Automation and Support team develops tooling for data center controls device frameworks and device lifecycle management in AWS Data Centers. This includes both frontend and backend services use by internal development teams and on-site customers. Our tools power the industrial controls systems deployed in our data centers and make controls operations more effective and efficient.